1972 Munich Olympics Trivia

Every 1972 Munich Olympics trivia quiz on PopQ: 4 quizzes in Olympics. Sample questions and answers below, with a new selection each week.

Sample 1972 Munich Olympics questions and answers

  1. Before emigrating, Korbut competed internationally for which country?

    Answer: Soviet Union

    From Olga Korbut

  2. In which city was Olga Korbut born?

    Answer: Minsk

    From Olga Korbut

  3. Which American guard hit the late go-ahead free throws?

    Answer: Doug Collins

    From 1972 US-USSR Basketball Final Controversy

  4. How many detainees did the attackers demand be released in total?

    Answer: 328

    From Munich Massacre Hostage Crisis

  5. How many of those world records were in trials and unofficial?

    Answer: 2

    From Mark Spitz's Seven Gold Medals

  6. How many years did his seven-gold Olympic record stand?

    Answer: 36

    From Mark Spitz's Seven Gold Medals

  7. What hall of fame made Korbut its inaugural inductee in 1988?

    Answer: International Gymnastics Hall of Fame

    From Olga Korbut

  8. Which international body upheld the result by a 3-2 vote?

    Answer: FIBA

    From 1972 US-USSR Basketball Final Controversy

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